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“Is this the new No. 1 team the country?” Adam Zucker, the anchor of the CBS Sports studio crew asked after No. 10 ISU's 81-58 pounding of top-ranked Purdue on the road.
It's a question worth considering, even though it’s only Dec. 6. #BlueCy
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It's a question worth considering, even though it’s only Dec. 6. #BlueCy
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No. 10 Iowa State pummels top-ranked Purdue, 81-58, on the road - Cyclone Fanatic
Dec 6, 2025; West Lafayette, Indiana, USA; Iowa State Cyclones forward Milan Momcilovic (22) dribbles past Purdue Boilermakers guard Fletcher Loyer (2) during the first half at Mackey Arena. Mandatory...
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December 6, 2025 at 8:49 PM
“Is this the new No. 1 team the country?” Adam Zucker, the anchor of the CBS Sports studio crew asked after No. 10 ISU's 81-58 pounding of top-ranked Purdue on the road.
It's a question worth considering, even though it’s only Dec. 6. #BlueCy
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It's a question worth considering, even though it’s only Dec. 6. #BlueCy
cyclonefanatic.com/2025/12/no-1...
Quote of the day from Jamie Pollard on this whirlwind day
December 6, 2025 at 4:46 AM
Quote of the day from Jamie Pollard on this whirlwind day
Matt Campbell exits one door, Jimmy Rogers enters through another for Iowa State after a whirlwind Friday.
#BlueCy
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#BlueCy
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Matt Campbell goes out one door, Jimmy Rogers enters through another for ISU - Cyclone Fanatic
Oct 25, 2025; Pullman, Washington, USA; Washington State Cougars head coach Jimmy Rogers looks up at the video against the Toledo Rockets in the first half at Gesa Field at Martin Stadium. Mandatory C...
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December 6, 2025 at 4:25 AM
Matt Campbell exits one door, Jimmy Rogers enters through another for Iowa State after a whirlwind Friday.
#BlueCy
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#BlueCy
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I told Matt Campbell on Tuesday I likely wouldn’t be covering ISU’s bowl game as I’ll be in Kauai, Hawaii, courtesy of my in-laws, Becky and Eldon. Campbell said I’ll have to tell him about Kauai, because he’s always wanted to go there (he’s been to Maui). (1/2)
December 5, 2025 at 6:59 AM
I told Matt Campbell on Tuesday I likely wouldn’t be covering ISU’s bowl game as I’ll be in Kauai, Hawaii, courtesy of my in-laws, Becky and Eldon. Campbell said I’ll have to tell him about Kauai, because he’s always wanted to go there (he’s been to Maui). (1/2)
"He's got a gift." — ISU head coach T.J. Otzelberger on Milan Momcilovic.
No kidding.
Momcilovic made his first 8 3-point attempts in the No. 10 Cyclones' record-setting 132-68 win over Alcorn State.
#BlueCy
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No kidding.
Momcilovic made his first 8 3-point attempts in the No. 10 Cyclones' record-setting 132-68 win over Alcorn State.
#BlueCy
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Milan Momcilovic showcased his "gift" in No. 10 ISU's 132-68 win over Alcorn State - Cyclone Fanatic
Iowa State Cyclones forward Milan Momcilovic (22) takes a three-point shot over Alcorn State Braves guard Davian Williams (3) during the first half on Dec. 3, 2025, at Hilton Coliseum, in Ames, Iowa. ...
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December 4, 2025 at 5:04 AM
"He's got a gift." — ISU head coach T.J. Otzelberger on Milan Momcilovic.
No kidding.
Momcilovic made his first 8 3-point attempts in the No. 10 Cyclones' record-setting 132-68 win over Alcorn State.
#BlueCy
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No kidding.
Momcilovic made his first 8 3-point attempts in the No. 10 Cyclones' record-setting 132-68 win over Alcorn State.
#BlueCy
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ISU's Matt Campbell has navigated a "drastically changed" recruiting landscape and landed another top-50 class.
Here’s my story from "early" signing day #BlueCy
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Here’s my story from "early" signing day #BlueCy
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Matt Campbell navigates "drastically changed" recruiting landscape, lands top-50 class - Cyclone Fanatic
Sep 6, 2025; Ames, Iowa, USA; Iowa State Cyclones head coach Matt Campbell looks on against the Iowa Hawkeyes during the second quarter at Jack Trice Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Reese Strickland-Imagn ...
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December 4, 2025 at 12:48 AM
ISU's Matt Campbell has navigated a "drastically changed" recruiting landscape and landed another top-50 class.
Here’s my story from "early" signing day #BlueCy
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Here’s my story from "early" signing day #BlueCy
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#BlueCy Finally trying to up my Substack game … and my subscriber count!
December 2, 2025 at 9:00 PM
#BlueCy Finally trying to up my Substack game … and my subscriber count!
How did Milan Momcilovic feel about his first college dunk?
"Glad it went in," the ISU star said.
Read more about him, Killyan Toure's "spectacular" play, and Tamin Lipsey's injury status in advance of the No. 10 Cyclones’ game vs. Alcorn State. #BlueCy
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"Glad it went in," the ISU star said.
Read more about him, Killyan Toure's "spectacular" play, and Tamin Lipsey's injury status in advance of the No. 10 Cyclones’ game vs. Alcorn State. #BlueCy
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Milan Momcilovic — fresh off his first college dunk — seeks new heights for No. 10 Iowa State - Cyclone Fanatic
Nov 25, 2025; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Iowa State Cyclones forward Milan Momcilovic (22) shoots the ball defended by Creighton Bluejays guard Nik Graves (5) during the first half in a 2025 Players Era ...
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December 2, 2025 at 5:41 PM
How did Milan Momcilovic feel about his first college dunk?
"Glad it went in," the ISU star said.
Read more about him, Killyan Toure's "spectacular" play, and Tamin Lipsey's injury status in advance of the No. 10 Cyclones’ game vs. Alcorn State. #BlueCy
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"Glad it went in," the ISU star said.
Read more about him, Killyan Toure's "spectacular" play, and Tamin Lipsey's injury status in advance of the No. 10 Cyclones’ game vs. Alcorn State. #BlueCy
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Reposted by Rob Gray
BREAKING: Kentucky is firing Mark Stoops, the winningest coach in school history. His contract calls for a $36 million buyout, all of which is due within 60 days. Reporting with @chrisvannini.com: www.nytimes.com/athletic/685...
Kentucky firing Mark Stoops, winningest coach in school history: Source
The Wildcats had a great run under a portion of Stoops' tenure but have looked dreadful recently.
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December 1, 2025 at 3:15 AM
BREAKING: Kentucky is firing Mark Stoops, the winningest coach in school history. His contract calls for a $36 million buyout, all of which is due within 60 days. Reporting with @chrisvannini.com: www.nytimes.com/athletic/685...
"Ouch."
That's what a random Iowa fan told ISU wrestler MJ Gaitan when he learned who he'd be facing on Sunday.
"What?!" Gaitan thought.
Gaitan thrillingly turned that "ouch" around & helped the Cyclones end a 20-match skid against Iowa. #BlueCy
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That's what a random Iowa fan told ISU wrestler MJ Gaitan when he learned who he'd be facing on Sunday.
"What?!" Gaitan thought.
Gaitan thrillingly turned that "ouch" around & helped the Cyclones end a 20-match skid against Iowa. #BlueCy
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MJ "you can't take the funk out of me" Gaitan helps ISU end 20-match Cy-Hawk skid - Cyclone Fanatic
Iowa State 174-pound junior MJ Gaitan celebrates after his upset of Iowa’s Patrick Kennedy in Sunday’s dual meet between the Cyclones and the Hawkeyes at Hilton Coliseum. ISU won, 20-14, to snap a 20-...
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November 30, 2025 at 10:20 PM
"Ouch."
That's what a random Iowa fan told ISU wrestler MJ Gaitan when he learned who he'd be facing on Sunday.
"What?!" Gaitan thought.
Gaitan thrillingly turned that "ouch" around & helped the Cyclones end a 20-match skid against Iowa. #BlueCy
cyclonefanatic.com/2025/11/m-j-...
That's what a random Iowa fan told ISU wrestler MJ Gaitan when he learned who he'd be facing on Sunday.
"What?!" Gaitan thought.
Gaitan thrillingly turned that "ouch" around & helped the Cyclones end a 20-match skid against Iowa. #BlueCy
cyclonefanatic.com/2025/11/m-j-...
Eighth win of the season? ✅
A win on Matt Campbell's birthday? ✅
So while it wasn't "pretty," the Cyclones' 20-13 win Saturday over Okie State in Stillwater was still pretty darn significant. #BlueCy
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A win on Matt Campbell's birthday? ✅
So while it wasn't "pretty," the Cyclones' 20-13 win Saturday over Okie State in Stillwater was still pretty darn significant. #BlueCy
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ISU corrals Oklahoma State, 20-13, to close 8-win regular season - Cyclone Fanatic
Nov 29, 2025; Stillwater, Oklahoma, USA; Iowa State Cyclones defensive back Drew Surges (29) and defensive back Caden Matson (43) celebrate after an interception during the second half against the Okl...
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November 29, 2025 at 10:04 PM
Eighth win of the season? ✅
A win on Matt Campbell's birthday? ✅
So while it wasn't "pretty," the Cyclones' 20-13 win Saturday over Okie State in Stillwater was still pretty darn significant. #BlueCy
cyclonefanatic.com/2025/11/isu-...
A win on Matt Campbell's birthday? ✅
So while it wasn't "pretty," the Cyclones' 20-13 win Saturday over Okie State in Stillwater was still pretty darn significant. #BlueCy
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"You're gonna tell your story at the end." — ISU head coach Matt Campbell
The Cyclones seek their third straight win Saturday at Stillwater — and could still get to nine wins for the fifth time in program history. #BlueCy
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The Cyclones seek their third straight win Saturday at Stillwater — and could still get to nine wins for the fifth time in program history. #BlueCy
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Iowa State seeks third straight win on Saturday in Stillwater - Cyclone Fanatic
By Rob Gray, correspondent AMES — History’s not only written by the victors. It’s penned by those who persevere; who weather storms riven with random bad luck and a handful of miscalculations and m...
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November 28, 2025 at 10:13 PM
"You're gonna tell your story at the end." — ISU head coach Matt Campbell
The Cyclones seek their third straight win Saturday at Stillwater — and could still get to nine wins for the fifth time in program history. #BlueCy
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The Cyclones seek their third straight win Saturday at Stillwater — and could still get to nine wins for the fifth time in program history. #BlueCy
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No. 10 Iowa State's 5-8 point guard Jada Williams stood tall in Friday's 84-73 win over Marquette.
She grabbed a career-high 11 rebounds for the Cyclones, who improved to 8-0 in Fort Myers, Fla.
Here’s my quick road recap. #BlueCy
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She grabbed a career-high 11 rebounds for the Cyclones, who improved to 8-0 in Fort Myers, Fla.
Here’s my quick road recap. #BlueCy
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No. 10 Iowa State's guards shine on the glass in 84-73 win over Marquette - Cyclone Fanatic
Iowa State’s Jada Williams (8) celebrates a score during a game against Drake on Nov. 20, 2025, at the Knapp Center in Des Moines. © Cody Scanlan/The Register / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images Iow...
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November 28, 2025 at 7:17 PM
No. 10 Iowa State's 5-8 point guard Jada Williams stood tall in Friday's 84-73 win over Marquette.
She grabbed a career-high 11 rebounds for the Cyclones, who improved to 8-0 in Fort Myers, Fla.
Here’s my quick road recap. #BlueCy
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She grabbed a career-high 11 rebounds for the Cyclones, who improved to 8-0 in Fort Myers, Fla.
Here’s my quick road recap. #BlueCy
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Interesting side notes for No. 10 Iowa State's 84-73 win over Marquette in Fort Myers.
Jada Williams had a career-high 11 rebounds and Arianna Jackson had a career-high 9 boards.
Cyclones led by as many as 21 points and outrebounded the Golden Eagles, 44-26.
#BlueCy
Jada Williams had a career-high 11 rebounds and Arianna Jackson had a career-high 9 boards.
Cyclones led by as many as 21 points and outrebounded the Golden Eagles, 44-26.
#BlueCy
November 28, 2025 at 5:56 PM
Interesting side notes for No. 10 Iowa State's 84-73 win over Marquette in Fort Myers.
Jada Williams had a career-high 11 rebounds and Arianna Jackson had a career-high 9 boards.
Cyclones led by as many as 21 points and outrebounded the Golden Eagles, 44-26.
#BlueCy
Jada Williams had a career-high 11 rebounds and Arianna Jackson had a career-high 9 boards.
Cyclones led by as many as 21 points and outrebounded the Golden Eagles, 44-26.
#BlueCy
Happy Thanksgiving!
Here's my feature on ISU TE Cooper Alexander "sprinting" into a more prominent role as he prepares to face Oklahoma State in his home state.
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Here's my feature on ISU TE Cooper Alexander "sprinting" into a more prominent role as he prepares to face Oklahoma State in his home state.
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ISU TE Cooper Alexander "sprints" into prominent role after Gabe Burkle's injury - Cyclone Fanatic
By Rob Gray, correspondent AMES — Few accomplished sprinters stand 6-4 or taller, with eight-time Olympic Gold medalist Usain Bolt serving as an obvious outlier. And while Iowa State’s Cooper Alexan...
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November 28, 2025 at 1:32 AM
Happy Thanksgiving!
Here's my feature on ISU TE Cooper Alexander "sprinting" into a more prominent role as he prepares to face Oklahoma State in his home state.
cyclonefanatic.com/2025/11/isu-...
Here's my feature on ISU TE Cooper Alexander "sprinting" into a more prominent role as he prepares to face Oklahoma State in his home state.
cyclonefanatic.com/2025/11/isu-...
ISU TE Cooper Alexander "sprints" into prominent role after Gabe Burkle's injury - Cyclone Fanatic
By Rob Gray, correspondent AMES — Few accomplished sprinters stand 6-4 or taller, with eight-time Olympic Gold medalist Usain Bolt serving as an obvious outlier. And while Iowa State’s Cooper Alexan...
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November 27, 2025 at 7:23 PM
Happy Thanksgiving!
Here's my feature on ISU TE Cooper Alexander "sprinting" into a more prominent role as he prepares to face Oklahoma State in his home state.
cyclonefanatic.com/2025/11/isu-...
Here's my feature on ISU TE Cooper Alexander "sprinting" into a more prominent role as he prepares to face Oklahoma State in his home state.
cyclonefanatic.com/2025/11/isu-...
No. 15 ISU didn't get a chance to play in the first or third place game at the Players Era Festival because of tiebreakers, but it will be one of three teams to go 3-0 in the stacked event after dismantling Syracuse, 95-64.
Here's my road recap #BlueCy:
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Here's my road recap #BlueCy:
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ROAD RECAP: NO.15 ISU dominates Syracuse, 95-64, to go 3-0 in Las Vegas - Cyclone Fanatic
Iowa State basketball player Joshua Jefferson stands for a photo during media day at Hilton Coliseum in Ames, Oct. 8, 2025. © Zach Boyden-Holmes/The Register / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images It ha...
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November 26, 2025 at 10:48 PM
No. 15 ISU didn't get a chance to play in the first or third place game at the Players Era Festival because of tiebreakers, but it will be one of three teams to go 3-0 in the stacked event after dismantling Syracuse, 95-64.
Here's my road recap #BlueCy:
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Here's my road recap #BlueCy:
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There'll be no hard feelings when No. 10 ISU's Kenzie Hare faces her former team, Marquette, Friday in Fort Myers.
Far from it.
"A lot of love there," Hare said.
#BlueCy
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Far from it.
"A lot of love there," Hare said.
#BlueCy
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ISU's Kenzie Hare will face her former team, Marquette, Friday in Florida - Cyclone Fanatic
Iowa State’s Kenzie Hare (12) chases down a loose ball against Drake on Nov. 20, 2025, at the Knapp Center in Des Moines. © Cody Scanlan/The Register / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images AMES — No ha...
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November 26, 2025 at 7:03 PM
There'll be no hard feelings when No. 10 ISU's Kenzie Hare faces her former team, Marquette, Friday in Fort Myers.
Far from it.
"A lot of love there," Hare said.
#BlueCy
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Far from it.
"A lot of love there," Hare said.
#BlueCy
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Tamin Lipsey sat out Tuesday, but No. 15 ISU shined anyway in a 78-60 rout of Creighton at the Players Era festival.
Lipsey remains "day-to-day” as the Cyclones improve to 2-0 in Vegas.
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Lipsey remains "day-to-day” as the Cyclones improve to 2-0 in Vegas.
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Joshua Jefferson notches 15th double-double as No. 15 ISU downs Creighton in Vegas - Cyclone Fanatic
Iowa State’s Joshua Jefferson can deftly go behind his back while traversing the court at full speed. The skilled 6-8 senior also showcases his crisp passing skills on a regular basis — whether pivoti...
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November 25, 2025 at 11:31 PM
Tamin Lipsey sat out Tuesday, but No. 15 ISU shined anyway in a 78-60 rout of Creighton at the Players Era festival.
Lipsey remains "day-to-day” as the Cyclones improve to 2-0 in Vegas.
cyclonefanatic.com/2025/11/josh...
Lipsey remains "day-to-day” as the Cyclones improve to 2-0 in Vegas.
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Joshua Jefferson notches 15th double-double as No. 15 ISU downs Creighton in Vegas - Cyclone Fanatic
Iowa State’s Joshua Jefferson can deftly go behind his back while traversing the court at full speed. The skilled 6-8 senior also showcases his crisp passing skills on a regular basis — whether pivoti...
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November 25, 2025 at 11:28 PM
Tamin Lipsey sat out Tuesday, but No. 15 ISU shined anyway in a 78-60 rout of Creighton at the Players Era festival.
Lipsey remains "day-to-day” as the Cyclones improve to 2-0 in Vegas.
cyclonefanatic.com/2025/11/josh...
Lipsey remains "day-to-day” as the Cyclones improve to 2-0 in Vegas.
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